Florida content creator, wildlife enthusiast recovers after rattlesnake bite
A Florida content creator known for his wildlife videos is recovering after a venomous bite from an eastern diamondback rattlesnake nearly claimed his life.
A Florida content creator known for his wildlife videos is recovering after a venomous bite from an eastern diamondback rattlesnake nearly claimed his life.
Florida lawmakers consider replacing state bird
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
How common are shark bites in Florida? Here's what experts say
Charley Hajek – better known as Gnarly Charley – has been surfing since the 1970s.
Charley Hajek – better known as Gnarly Charley – has been surfing since the 1970s.
How common are shark bites in Florida really?
New Smyrna Beach in Florida is often touted as the "shark bite capitol" of the world. But, how likely are you to actually have an interaction with a shark?
New Smyrna Beach in Florida is often touted as the "shark bite capitol" of the world. But, how likely are you to actually have an interaction with a shark?
Florida man spots monkey along St. Johns River in Volusia County
Tour boat captain Colin Innes said he saw a monkey along the St. Johns River. He said the first thing he did was pull out his phone and start recording.
Tour boat captain Colin Innes said he saw a monkey along the St. Johns River. He said the first thing he did was pull out his phone and start recording.
Panther deaths in Florida highest since 2016, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has reported the death of more than 30 panthers in the state so far in 2024.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has reported the death of more than 30 panthers in the state so far in 2024.
Wild hog spotted roaming Publix parking lot in Florida
Shoppers in Flagler County encountered an unusual sight outside a Publix grocery store: a wild hog wandering the parking lot.
Shoppers in Flagler County encountered an unusual sight outside a Publix grocery store: a wild hog wandering the parking lot.
Rare white squirrel drawing attention on Florida's Space Coast
Neighbors are noticing rare white squirrel sightings on the Space Coast.
Neighbors are noticing rare white squirrel sightings on the Space Coast.
FWC investigates kangaroo on the loose in Volusia County; residents react: 'I was stunned'
A kangaroo was spotted hopping around Pierson on Thursday, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
A kangaroo was spotted hopping around Pierson on Thursday, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen surfer survives shark attack in Brevard County: 'Could have been so much worse'
A teenager is recovering after a shark attack in Brevard County.
A teenager is recovering after a shark attack in Brevard County.
Florida's Amendment 2 could establish hunting, fishing as public right
Amendment 2 would make hunting and fishing a "public right" in Florida and the preferred method for managing and controlling fish and wildlife populations.
Amendment 2 would make hunting and fishing a "public right" in Florida and the preferred method for managing and controlling fish and wildlife populations.
Pygmy sperm whale dies after washing ashore in Daytona Beach Shores
Authorities said a sick and injured pygmy sperm whale that washed ashore in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday has died.
Authorities said a sick and injured pygmy sperm whale that washed ashore in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday has died.
Expanded 'critical' habitat eyed for manatees in Florida
Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.
Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.
Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'
New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.
New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.
This threatened sea turtle is setting new nesting record in Florida
The rarest sea turtle in the world set a new nesting record in Florida this year, according to officials.
The rarest sea turtle in the world set a new nesting record in Florida this year, according to officials.
See it: Snake barfs up two other snakes, including rattlesnake, after found in Georgia
Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – including a rattlesnake.
Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – including a rattlesnake.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).